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Shelton defeats Mannarino in Toronto

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Shelton vs Mannarino — 2-1 across 3 meetings in this archive

Ben Shelton defeated A. Mannarino 6-2, 6-3 in the first round of the Toronto ATP singles event on hard court on July 30, 2025. The match was played at the 1/32-finals stage of the tournament.

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Why this one matters

A win in a 1/32 finals match at Toronto on hard courts is another data point in the argument Shelton's game keeps making: that first-strike tennis — the serve, the forehand behind it, the forward pressure — holds up week over week, not just on highlight reels.

  • Straight-sets win 6-2, 6-3
  • First-round dominance in Toronto

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